JAL Mileage Bank (JMB)

The frequent flyer program of Japan Airlines.

JMB has a published award chart, no fuel surcharges on JAL international metal in some cabins, and strong partner availability across oneworld.

Operating airline: Japan Airlines
IATA code: JL
Alliance: oneworld
Status unit: Status Points
Status tiers: Member · Silver · Gold · Platinum

How to earn miles

You can earn JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) miles by flying on Japan Airlines, by flying on alliance partners (where applicable), and by spending on the airline's co-branded credit cards. Many programs also let you transfer points in from flexible bank programs like Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou, Capital One miles, or Bilt Rewards.

How to redeem miles

The most rewarding redemptions are usually international premium cabins booked on Japan Airlines or its partners. Always compare the program's award rate against partner programs—sometimes a transferable-points program offers the same flight at half the cost.